Definition: Irritation on or around the region of the anus. Causes are varied and can be anything from chemicals in detergents, certain foods, over use of laxatives, certain fabrics next to the skin, piles, abrasions or medications.

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Anal Itching
Need to squiggle on your chair or sneak off for a quick scratch? Well, you're not alone because anal itch is very common and very irritating. The cure for anal itching is often quite straight forward, but it might require a little detective work. Here we map out some of the causes and the ways forward to get rid of that anal itch. 

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